Fidelity Canada is a trusted investment firm helping Canadian investors build better financial futures. The Market Research Analyst role involves analyzing and communicating market research to support business development and strategic planning, while also overseeing primary and secondary research projects.
Responsibilities
- Assist with Fidelity Canada’s primary research program including questionnaire design, sampling, data collection, and analysis
- Play a meaningful role in synthesizing quantitative and qualitative data and preparing research reports and/or dashboards for key internal partners
- Support Fidelity Canada’s advisor and institutional business lines with demand analysis and competitive positioning to identify key financial industry trends and uncover new business opportunities, working closely with industry-leading market research partners to inform strategic decision making
- Oversee strategic projects for the Corporate Affairs group including scheduling, collaborating with internal and external partners, identifying risks, and reporting
Skills
- Current work authorization for Canada is required for all openings
- A completed Bachelor's degree in a business, economics, quantitative focus area or equivalent work experience
- 1-3 years of market research experience, preferably in the financial services/asset management/market research industries
- Excellent analytical and quantitative ability with proven skills in conducting sophisticated data analysis
- Excellent oral and written communicator with well-developed data visualization and presentation skills
- Ability to work well under pressure while maintaining high standards
- Ability to build rapport and credibility with stakeholders including business leaders at all levels
- Completed Post-graduate degree in a business or quantitative subject area (including MBA) is an asset
- Completion of the CSC designation is preferred
- Completion of the CAIP designation is considered an asset, as well as investment-focused designations CFA/CAIA/CIM/etc
- Solid understanding of the financial services and asset management industry
- An avid learner who stays ahead of trends and is confident in their ability to learn new technologies and adapt to constantly evolving demands
Benefits
- RRSP Contribution After 6 months of employment, we invest in your future with an RRSP contribution—no employee matching required.
- Comprehensive health benefits that start on your first day, with 100% employer-paid premiums, that include up to $5000 annually for mental health services and therapy
- Parental leave top-up to 100% of your salary for a period of 25 weeks
- Up to $650 for home office equipment
- Generous time off policy, including 2 paid days annually to volunteer at a charity of your choice
- Diversity and inclusion programs, including an active network of Employee Resource Groups
- Extensive professional development opportunities, including access to over 11,000 training and development courses, tuition reimbursement, and monetary rewards for completing a required designation
Company Overview
Fidelity Canada is a provider of financial services. It was founded in 1987, and is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, CAN, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://www.fidelity.ca.